Roger Black MBE delivers
inspirational talk to Trust staff

Derbyshire
Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has a strong record of leadership
development. The Trust believes in equipping
their leaders and managers with both the technical and personal skills to lead
the delivery of excellent patient care.
As part of that initiative the Trust invited Olympic medallist and
television presenter, Roger Black MBE, along to their regular manager’s
forum.

“This
was a high energy event, and Roger certainly rose to the challenge by giving a talk
which was both informative and inspirational.
He reinforced the coaching culture we have been building in the Trust, as
well as reminding us of the need to spot and nurture our talented staff.”

Roger
was very generous with his time – and with his Olympic medals! For many people it was the first time they
had had opportunity to see, touch and wear an Olympic medal and Roger was happy
to chat and be photographed with staff.

More
importantly, Roger took time to sign up to our Time to Change pledge to support
changing attitudes towards mental health.
Roger also did sterling work on the ‘smoothie bike’ as part of the
Making Every Contact Count (MECC) initiative which supports people to make and
maintain positive lifestyle behaviour changes.